Datchet, Berkshire Weather
About Datchet, Berkshire
Datchet preserves a serene character along the banks of the River Thames, where the slow, deliberate current mirrors the stillness of the surrounding meadows. It lies 1.4 miles east-south-east of Eton (from Eton: bearing 106°T, OS grid SU 988 770), and is situated south-south-east of Myrke village. The low-lying terrain reveals expansive horizons where the pale, silvery light of the Thames Valley softens the edges of red-brick architecture. To the west, the immense, storied expanse of The Royal Estate, Windsor: Windsor Castle And Home Park rises above the trees, casting a long, silent shadow over the paddocks and ancient oaks. Further cooling the temperament of the landscape, the Jubilee River channels water through the nearby flood alleviation scheme, creating a rhythmic, artificial pulse that defines the modern geography of the Thames. Datchet remains anchored by its historic green, a central open space that has witnessed centuries of local life, from the quiet passage of seasonal fairs to the daily hum of commuters. The air here holds a particular clarity, often sharpened by the moisture rising from the nearby waterways and the proximity of the open parklands. Throughout the afternoon, the sun glints off the distant, still surfaces of the water, illuminating a horizon that feels both domesticated and ancient.
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EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
About This Datchet, Berkshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Datchet, Berkshire, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Datchet includes coordinates 51.483981, -0.578515, in the county of Berkshire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Datchet is available on the Datchet map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Berkshire weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.